Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2026
Introduction
The Sports Fan, Inc. ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.
By using The Sports Fan, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email address, username, password
- Profile Information: Avatar, bio, favorite teams, location
- Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address (processed by Stripe)
- User Content: Nominations, votes, comments, feedback
- Communications: Messages you send to us
Information Collected Automatically
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on site
- Cookies: Session and preference cookies
- Analytics: Aggregated usage statistics
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Process transactions and manage your membership
- Enable voting, nominations, and contest participation
- Send you updates, newsletters, and promotional content
- Personalize your experience and content recommendations
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform
- Protect against fraud and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Companies that help us operate our platform (payment processors, email services, hosting providers)
- Analytics Partners: To understand how our services are used
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
Public Information
Certain information may be visible to other users:
- Your username and avatar
- Your Fan Score and leaderboard ranking
- Nominations you submit
- Public profile information you choose to share
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you logged in
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how you use our platform
- Deliver relevant content and ads
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for more details.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure authentication systems
- Regular security assessments
- Employee access controls
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Update inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@thesportsfan.com.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
International Users
If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our service, you consent to this transfer.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: privacy@thesportsfan.com